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Warwick Preparatory School 8 Plus (8+) Entrance Exam Information – Key Details

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Introduction

 

Basic information: Warwick Preparatory School is a co-ed preparatory school in Warwick. It is the main feeder school to King’s High and Warwick School, high-performing facilities on Banbury Road and Myton Road, respectively. Warwick Prep dates back to 1887 and features a number of spacious facilities, including a brand new Music School. [1]

 

Curriculum: As part of its educational provision, children benefit from a broad and contemporary curriculum, comprising relevant subject areas such as computing, PSHEE, science, languages and humanities. The school’s priority is to engage and challenge pupils through stimulating yet fun teaching, centred on instilling a lasting love of learning.

 

Co-curricular: The rich range of club activities allows children to fully participate in the learning experience and make the most out of it. The extensive offering maximises their social, sporting and cultural proficiency, engaging them in everything from hockey and touch typing to swimming and orchestra. [2]

 

ISI Inspection report: The ISI recently visited Warwick Prep and concluded that it successfully meets all national criteria for quality education. The most recent Integrated Inspection report for the school is also very complimentary, rating its provision as ‘excellent’ across all key areas, including in relation to the spiritual and moral development of pupils. [3]

 

Warwick Prep favours inclusion, hence its ethos is welcoming and friendly, catering for pupils from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. The school is fully invested in preparing children for the challenges of further education, equipping them with the skills they need to navigate and confidently seize the wealth of opportunities it offers.

 

Warwick Preparatory School 8 Plus (8+) Exam Information

 

Address: Banbury Road, Warwick, CV34 6PL

County: Warwickshire

Admissions info: admissions@warwickprep.com or 01926 491545

School type: Independent co-ed day school

Open days: In the Spring and Autumn terms

8+ Exam date: January of Year 3

 

Open Events for Warwick Preparatory School 8 Plus (8+) Entry

 

Open Mornings at Warwick Prep are packed with activities, including an address from the Head and guided tours of facilities. You and your child will also have the opportunity to learn more about the school’s teaching methods and overall educational philosophy. Please click here to book your place.

 

Warwick Preparatory School 8 Plus (8+) Admissions

  

Following the visit, you may wish to proceed with the admission process and register your child with the school. The registration form should be submitted with a payment of a £75 (non-refundable) registration fee. 

 

The 8+ assessments cover two subject areas. The quality of references and reports from your child’s current school will also be taken into consideration.

 

Please note that, to accept an offer of place, you will be asked to pay a £500 acceptance deposit, refunded during your child’s last term at Warwick Prep. 

 

Warwick Preparatory School 8 Plus (8+) Scholarships and Bursaries

 

Scholarship and bursaries are not available. 

 

Warwick Preparatory School 8 Plus (8+) Exam Format

 

The Warwick Preparatory School 8 Plus (8+) exam consists of the following assessments:

 

  • English 
  • Mathematics

 

The English assessment examines comprehension and writing skills, including spelling, punctuation and grammar, as well as the fluency of your child’s reading, oral and listening skills. 

 

The Maths exam assesses problem-solving abilities and arithmetic skills, including your child’s knowledge of times tables.

 

Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the Warwick Preparatory School Plus entrance examination.

 

How to Prepare for the Warwick Preparatory School 8 Plus (8+) Entrance Assessment 

 

Practice tests are an effective tool for preparation for the Warwick Preparatory School 8+ exam. With the help of our practice tests, designed and formatted to match the actual exams, your child will learn to deal with various 8+ exam question types quickly and confidently. 

 

The benefits for your child are numerous: the tests provide focused practice and familiarity with a wide variety of possibilities and examples, serving as an indicator of any weaker areas that require additional work ahead of the exam. We suggest starting early with your revision so that you have plenty of time to identify subject areas that need additional work.

 

The majority of our 8+ resources are accompanied by detailed step-by-step video tutorials for every question. These are available for free with all purchases. It’s like having a world-class tutor explain each question to your child at no extra cost!

  

Our practice tests are used successfully every year by tens of thousands of students targeting schools with a competitive entrance exam. They are age-appropriate, reflecting the demands of the actual exam.

 

Our recommendations to help your child prepare for the Warwick Preparatory School 8 Plus entrance exam can be found below.

 

Warwick Preparatory School 8 Plus (8+) Exam Practice Papers

 

Recommendations for each section of the Warwick Preparatory School 8 Plus exam can be found below:

 

English

 

We highly recommend the following packs to prepare successfully for the Warwick Preparatory School 8 Plus English assessment. They will help improve your child’s comprehension and writing skills:

 

Full Practice Tests

 

8+ English Pack 1

8+ English Pack 2

8+ English Pack 3

8+ English Pack 4

8+ English Pack 5

 

Comprehension Skills

 

8+ Reading Workbook

8+ English: Comprehension Pack 1

8+ English: Inference Skills

8+ English: Vocabulary and Grammar

 

The Complete Guide to 8+ Comprehension

 

Writing Skills

 

8+ English: Writing

8+ English: Rewrite & Improve

8+ English: Spelling

8+ English: Punctuation

8+ English: Dictation

 

The Complete Guide to 8+ Writing

 

If you’d like to have your child’s writing assessed and marked, you may be interested in our Writing Marking Service. Please click here to learn more.

 

Mathematics

 

We highly recommend the use of the following packs to help develop your child’s arithmetic and problem-solving skills within the examination context of the Warwick Preparatory School 8 Plus maths test:

 

Full Practice Tests

 

8+ Mathematics Pack 1

8+ Mathematics Pack 2

8+ Mathematics Pack 3

8+ Mathematics Pack 4

8+ Mathematics Pack 5

 

Targeted Skill Development

 

8+ Mathematics: Mental Arithmetic

8+ Mathematics: Problem Solving

 

Listening

 

The following pack is ideal for developing listening skills ahead of the Warwick Preparatory School 8 Plus entrance exam, helping your child learn how to follow instructions carefully:

 

8+ Listening Pack 1

 

 

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Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions were included in Warwick Preparatory School 8+ past papers. The information provided about Warwick Preparatory School was believed to be correct at the time of publishing. However, please be aware of future changes. We advise you to contact the school directly if you are unsure of anything. School contact details are provided within the post.

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